IT Litigation & Technical Advisory
Technical Subject Matter Expert
for IT Disputes
Independent advisory services for law firms navigating technology-related litigation.
Technology disputes are rarely straightforward. When a case turns on whether a software vendor met their contractual obligations, whether a data breach was reasonably preventable, or whether a system was genuinely fit for purpose — you need an expert who has operated at the intersection of technology and accountability at scale.
I provide structured, evidence-based technical analysis that translates complex IT failures into clear, defensible findings for counsel, judges, and arbitration panels. Engagements are taken on a per-case basis.
Advisory Services
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Forensic Project Reconstruction & Audit
When software projects fail, the reasons are rarely well-documented. I reconstruct what happened — and when — from project artefacts, version histories, and available documentation, establishing a factual basis for claims of negligence, delay, or misrepresentation.
- SDLC compliance audit — evaluating whether development followed industry-standard Software Development Life Cycle practices
- Gap analysis — comparing the contractual scope of work against actual deliverables to identify negligence or scope creep
- Timeline reconstruction — establishing a factual sequence of events from project inception to failure or dispute
- Documentation review — analysing backlogs, meeting records, version histories, and change logs to determine root cause
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Software Quality & Fit-for-Purpose Assessment
In disputes over unfinished or defective software, I provide an objective assessment of whether the system met reasonable industry standards at the time of delivery — and whether the deficiencies were material to the loss claimed.
- Defect density analysis — quantifying whether the volume and severity of defects exceeded acceptable thresholds for deployment
- Technical debt evaluation — identifying whether shortcuts were taken that compromise long-term stability, security, or scalability
- Vendor performance review — assessing whether contractual definitions of "done" and acceptance criteria were met
- System viability opinion — providing a reasoned view on whether the delivered system was capable of serving its intended purpose
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Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Advisory
With deep experience in authentication systems, identity architecture, and GDPR compliance across large-scale platforms, I assist legal teams in cases involving data breaches, regulatory violations, and failures of security governance — including obligations under DORA and the EU AI Act.
- Reasonable security assessment — evaluating whether implemented measures met the "state-of-the-art" standard required under applicable law
- Breach impact analysis — translating technical incident details into accessible findings on data exposure, exploitation vectors, and attribution
- Regulatory compliance audit — assessing adherence to GDPR, DORA, and the EU AI Act obligations relevant to the dispute
- Identity & access control review — evaluating whether authentication and authorisation controls were appropriate and correctly implemented
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Technical Expert Witness Services
The most valuable contribution in litigation is clarity. I produce expert reports and courtroom-ready analyses that are technically rigorous and fully accessible to non-technical audiences — judges, opposing counsel, and arbitration panels alike.
- Expert reports — clear, evidence-based technical opinions suitable for court proceedings, arbitration, or mediation
- Deposition support — assisting counsel in preparing technically informed questions and interpreting opposing expert testimony
- M&A technical due diligence — identifying hidden technical liabilities and misrepresentations during technology company acquisitions
- Joint expert liaison — engaging constructively with opposing technical experts to narrow disputed issues
EU Regulatory Context
Current European regulatory developments are generating a new category of IT-related disputes. I hold relevant expertise across the frameworks most likely to feature in litigation brought before EU courts and arbitration bodies.
GDPR
Data protection obligations, breach notification requirements, lawful basis, privacy-by-design, and cross-border data transfer compliance.
DORA
Digital Operational Resilience Act — ICT risk management, incident classification and reporting, third-party vendor obligations for financial entities.
EU AI Act
Prohibited AI practices, high-risk system classification, conformity assessments, and transparency obligations for AI-enabled products and services.
Background & Credentials
My assessments are grounded in over 15 years of hands-on experience in high-accountability environments — internet banking security, large-scale data platforms serving hundreds of thousands of businesses, enterprise customer experience software, and cybersecurity.
I have managed products where regulatory compliance and security were primary constraints, not afterthoughts — giving me a practical, not theoretical, understanding of what reasonable practice looks like at each stage of the software development lifecycle.
Certified across internationally recognised frameworks in product management, Agile delivery, and software testing. Graduate in Software Systems Engineering, Vilnius University. Based in Lithuania; familiar with the Lithuanian legal and regulatory context as well as broader EU frameworks.